Entertainment
Sunny Neji Joins Board Of Nigeria’s Musical Copyright Society
Showbiz personality and performing artiste Sunny Neji, has been appointed to the board of Musical Copyright society of Nigeria (MCSN) alongside Fapohunda Asha Gangali and Matthew Ohio.
At its meeting held on March 18, 2021, the MCSN General Council received considered and unanimously approved the nominations of the music impresarios as members of the copyright society’s board of directors.
The appointment of Sunny Neji and Asha Gangali follows agreement with the performing musicians, MCSN’s Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) which provides that the music body would have two seats in the board of MCSN.
On the other hand, the appointment of Matthew Ohio was based on his wide interest and representations in the music industry upon which MCSN would leverage to increase the quality and quantity of its membership and huge repertoire.
While announcing the appointments, the Managing Director (MD) MCSN, Mayo Ayilaran, said it signified the bringing on deck more hands to work for the building of the required structures for the music industry as well as strengthening the capacity of the collective management of copyright in Nigeria. He stated that, “with the partnership of PMAN and MCSN, prosperity for Nigerian music and musicians is assured”.
Reacting to his appointment, Sunny Neji said: “ it is indeed a privilege to serve in this capacity, I promise to do my best to add value to MCSN and indeed the industry at large”.
Gangali, who gladly accepted that appointment promised to work with other directors in line with the goals and visions of MCSN to become the best collective management organisation in Africa and one of the best in the world.
On his part, Matthew Ohio said he felt highly honoured to be appointed as a director of MCSN. “I intend to carry out my duties in the interest of the music industry and its practitioners, applying my knowledge and resources to bring value to MCSN.
However, PMAN President, Pretty Okafor, considers the appointments of the trio as a fresh beginning for the Nigerian music industry. It is a great sign and proof that the partnership between MCSN and PMAN is no fluke, as it would turn the music industry around for good”, he averred.
Entertainment
Valentine’s Day: Streaming Of Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively-Spotify
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Entertainment
Tems Becomes Co-owner Of MLS Club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Entertainment
Toyin Lawani Cries Out Over Side Effects Of Epidural
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”
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